Who makes the "undersized" sizing dies?

Tomas · October 3, 2007, 07:06 PM

I read a thread somewhere that discussed resizing dies that were, something like .001 smaller than typical resizing dies, but I can't remember who made them. I thought it might have been Brownells but can't find the listing if it is them.

I know one of you all must know what I'm talking about...could you provide me a link?

Any thoughts on how these dies really work. The concept seems great, but I'm wondering if there is any downside. I'll be using it for 10mm.

Thanks.

Tom

Tree Rat · October 3, 2007, 07:37 PM

Lee makes the die. EGW retails them with mod.

http://egw-guns.com/catalog/index.ph...8a465a294ede69

TR

MDman · October 3, 2007, 07:38 PM

why do you want smaller dies?

mrawesome22 · October 3, 2007, 07:45 PM

Small base dies are what you are looking for.

Bullet94 · October 3, 2007, 08:32 PM

I’ve got some of the EGW dies from the link above. They help prevent bullet setback and work great!

**Mike Irwin** · October 3, 2007, 09:37 PM

Small base dies are a good idea for some lever actions and autoloaders.

Linear Thinker · October 3, 2007, 09:38 PM

Small base dies are designed for reloading rifle cartridges for use in semi-auto rifles, to increase reliability. I am dubious as to their utility.

I bought a set of Lachmiller small-base dies for 270Win a few decades ago, it seemed like a good idea at the time, as I was mainly reloading range brass.

None are made for pistol brass, AFAIK.
LT

October 3, 2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Tomas Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 1999 Location: Blue State Posts: 441	Who makes the "undersized" sizing dies? I read a thread somewhere that discussed resizing dies that were, something like .001 smaller than typical resizing dies, but I can't remember who made them. I thought it might have been Brownells but can't find the listing if it is them. I know one of you all must know what I'm talking about...could you provide me a link? Any thoughts on how these dies really work. The concept seems great, but I'm wondering if there is any downside. I'll be using it for 10mm. Thanks. Tom

October 3, 2007, 07:38 PM	#3
MDman Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 535	why do you want smaller dies? __________________ I dont have super powers, I have guns.

October 3, 2007, 08:32 PM	#5
Bullet94 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 723	I’ve got some of the EGW dies from the link above. They help prevent bullet setback and work great! __________________ PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT - Live Free or Die

October 3, 2007, 09:37 PM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Small base dies are a good idea for some lever actions and autoloaders. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 3, 2007, 07:37 PM	#2
Tree Rat Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2000 Posts: 138	Lee makes the die. EGW retails them with mod. http://egw-guns.com/catalog/index.ph...8a465a294ede69 TR

October 3, 2007, 07:45 PM	#4
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	Small base dies are what you are looking for.

October 3, 2007, 09:38 PM	#7
Linear Thinker Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Location: Blue State, NE US Posts: 202	Small base dies are designed for reloading rifle cartridges for use in semi-auto rifles, to increase reliability. I am dubious as to their utility. I bought a set of Lachmiller small-base dies for 270Win a few decades ago, it seemed like a good idea at the time, as I was mainly reloading range brass. None are made for pistol brass, AFAIK. LT